Manufacturing Process & Application Engineer II - OPERATIONS GROWTH POTENTIAL - Life Sciences - Poestenkill, NY

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Manufacturing Process & Applications Engineer is a dynamic position that is responsible for providing process, manufacturing, and engineering support to the production operation, taking part in process development, scale up, and continual improvement projects under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.

We are also looking at this role as a platform for to the growth and development of the next Saint Gobain Operational Leadership team.

In addition, this innovative role will include customer interaction to support new product and application development efforts as well as finding exciting solutions to meet the needs of a customer base that demands excellence.

This key player will use WCM & Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process efficiency, reduce EHS risks, reduce scrap/waste, solve process related problems and justify capital expenditures, as well as supporting world-class product development efforts.

The successful candidate will also provide technical expertise and equipment trouble-shooting support to the Maintenance, Quality, and Production departments as needed.

As in all positions, the Manufacturing Process Application Engineer will support a safe working environment and correct or report unsafe acts or conditions through appropriate channels of resolution

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct hands-on assistance to Manufacturing personnel on the production floor to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.
• Lead site effort to optimize manufacturing and EHS processes by identifying losses, implementing improvements, and putting controls in place to sustain improvements.
• Works with Quality Department on defect / deviation Root Cause Analysis using methodical tools such as WCM, Five Why Analysis, and Pareto Analysis.
• Supports R&D and Applications Engineering on new product and process development, trials and experiments, and material trouble diagnosis. Works on Scale Up projects as R&D work transitions to production.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering. Extrusion Experience desirable.
• Strong process and manufacturing engineering skills, including process diagnostic capability with a record of process cost savings
• Advanced computer knowledge and competence with computer network navigation is critical
• Strong organization / project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated advanced quantitative analysis skills
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and with teams
• MS Office Word, Excel, Access, Project and CAD desirable
• Six Sigma project work strongly preferred.

• Self-motivated and hands-on.

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world's leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we'll create a better life.

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Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $79,500 to $1203, 500 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $85,140 to $132,110. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.